Disconnection is characterized by a sense of alienation, numbness, or apathy, and a lack of meaningful pursuits in life or engagement with the world. Disconnection is also sometimes referred to as feeling “lost” or a sense of “not belonging.” This

I am a new grandma.   If you were here with me, I’d show you tons of pictures of my adorable granddaughter.  I’ve become one of THOSE grandmas. Before I even became a grandma, I knew that I wanted to rearrange

Here are some highlights from my conversation with Dr. Matt Townsend. To listen to the full episode go to: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/overburdened-no-more/id1574759560 Episode 155 Be really careful with the stories that you repeatably tell. When you tell yourself the same thing over

Many of the episodes I share on the podcast stem from the changes I experienced after reading Dr. Stephen R. Covey’s book, “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People.” This is where the healing from my depression began after receiving

Does having a clearer head, feeling more focused and in control sound good to you? You should be journaling. I know you’re thinking about what the next few months of your life are going to bring. I know you’re thinking

When you get real with someone, what does that look like? Telling the truth. Telling the WHOLE truth. Being open & vulnerable with what you are going through, sharing your feelings and desires. Listening to the other’s advice and counsel

Quick Review: In part one of this series on Learned Optimism, we briefly discussed Self-esteem, Depression, Optimism, Pessimism, Explanatory Style and Learned Helplessness. In Part Two, I shared with you that becoming optimistic can be as simple as learning a